We all know as Parisians, the sun has always been a very shy ally in the capital and its surroundings. We are all familiar with harsh winters and March showers. And yet, these past few months seem to break all records. While the equivalent of a month's worth of rain fell in Lyon this weekend and floods wreaked havoc in the Rhône region, the Île-de-France area has experienced its seventh consecutive particularly rainy month.
Paris sets a new record
For the past seven months, the levels of rain have been exceptional in Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region. The sky has been grey and umbrellas have been a daily necessity. Weather journalist and presenter on BFMTV, Kévin Floury, explains that since October 1st...In 2023, every month ended with precipitation exceeding 60 millimeters, sometimes even more. This is the first time such an observation has been recorded in Île-de-France since the beginning of measurements (about 65 years ago). So, rest assured, it's not all in your head: the sky has never ignored us so much! In May, do as you please? Kevin Floury also wants to warn Parisians: the rain is not ready to say goodbye. Indeed, from a climatological point of view, precipitation is usually very abundant in May, especially with the return of thunderstorms, often accompanied by very heavy rainfall. So, we can strongly bet that this upcoming spring.Get ready for another wet month ahead! It looks like we're in for a record eighth consecutive month of rain. Don't forget to grab your umbrella and hold on tight! Hopefully, the sun will make an appearance in the capital soon. Despite some regional variations, this month's weather will be close to the usual norms for rainfall and sunshine. Check out all the details in our full report here: 👉 https://t.co/eRqpN3BEro 🌞☔️ #weatherupdate #meteofrance ☂️🌈